Ram Madhvani Discusses the Birth of ‘The Waking of a Nation’
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Synopsis
Filmmaker Ram Madhvani reveals the inspiration behind his upcoming series, 'The Waking of a Nation'. The show explores themes of colonialism and racism, set against the backdrop of India's freedom struggle. Premiering on March 7, it promises a gripping narrative intertwined with true historical events.
Key Takeaways
- Ram Madhvani's new series examines colonialism.
- It features a blend of courtroom drama and friendship.
- Set during the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
- Premiering on March 7 on Sony LIV.
- Inspired by true events surrounding India's history.
Mumbai, Feb 10 (NationPress) The creators of the upcoming fictional series “The Waking of a Nation” released its teaser on Monday. Renowned filmmaker Ram Madhvani, who has won a National Award and received an International Emmy nomination, discussed how the concept for this captivating series originated.
While elaborating on the show, creator-director Ram Madhvani stated: “I have always been profoundly fascinated by colonialism and, consequently, the challenges of racism and prejudice. The inquiries concerning cultural, linguistic, social, and artistic colonization have always been a source of concern for me.”
He further mentioned: “As I was reflecting on my next project, I recognized it needed to be grounded in our history, particularly during the British Raj and our struggle for freedom. That’s when the notion for The Waking of a Nation came into being. Thanks to Sony LIV, we now have a thrilling show that merges courtroom drama with the compelling narrative of three friends and the evolution of India.”
The teaser was launched by Sony LIV on Instagram, accompanied by the caption: “You know about the massacre, but you don’t know about the conspiracy. Creator | Director Ram Madhvani presents a show inspired by true events #TheWakingOfANation, Streaming on 7th March on Sony LIV.”
Produced by Madhvani and Amita Madhvani under the banner of Ram Madhvani Films, the series stars Taaruk Raina, Nikita Dutta, Sahil Mehta, Bhawsheel Singh, Alex Reece, and Paul McEwan among others.
Set against the backdrop of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, Kantilal Sahni, portrayed by Taaruk Raina, is ensnared in a web of colonial deception. As the Hunter commission manipulates history to favor the ruling empire, Kantilal confronts racism, erasure, and the quest for truth.
Bound by an unbreakable childhood friendship, Kantilal and his friends (Sahil Mehta as Ali Allahbaksh, Bhawsheel Singh as Hari Singh Aulakh, and Nikita Dutta as Poonam, Hari’s wife), despite differing ideologies, uncover a conspiracy that alters their destinies.
Written by Shantanu Srivastava, Shatrujeet Nath, and Ram Madhvani, the show is set to stream from March 7 on Sony LIV.
